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MO HB2513

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Colona

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Judges, including municipal judges, would be required ("shall") rather than permitted ("may") to solemnize marriages without compensation when requested by persons legally entitled to marry

  • Clergy members who are active or retired and in good standing with any church or synagogue in Missouri retain discretionary authority to perform marriages

  • Religious societies, institutions, and organizations may continue to solemnize marriages according to their own regulations and customs when either party is a member

  • Amends Section 451.100, RSMo, relating to marriage solemnization in Missouri

Legislative Description

Requires certain individuals and entities to solemnize all marriages requested by persons legally entitled to marry

Last Action

Referred: Children and Families(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Children And Families5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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